Were to Put a Ring?

Just before the wedding ceremony, the engagement ring is exchanged onto the right hand so the wedding ring can be placed onto the left hand, to be worn closest to the heart. After the ceremony, the engagement ring is then placed on top of the new wedding band.

Where should I put my ring?

Which fingers to wear your rings on?
  1. The pinky finger. Your pinky finger may be the smallest of the bunch, but it can often create the biggest statement. ...
  2. The fourth (ring) finger. ...
  3. The middle finger. ...
  4. The index (pointer) finger. ...
  5. The thumb.

Which finger can you put a ring on?

In many Western cultures, the ring finger is designated as the fourth finger on the left hand. The tradition of wearing a wedding ring on this digit originated from the belief that this finger has a vein running directly to the heart.

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Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.